Dyckia 'Red'
Dyckia 'Red' has dramatic red rosettes of succulent foliage with silver undersides. A fantastic pot specimen and good winter houseplant.
Description:
'Red' has long, red leaves with silvery undersides and serrated teeth. Dyckia are the most cold tolerant of the Bromeliad family. They are drought tolerant but thrive on frequent watering during the active growing season. Keep plants on the dry side during cold weather. Grow outdoors under cover in coastal BC or as a pot specimen that becomes a winter houseplant elsewhere.
Common Name: Dyckia - [Succulent Pre-Order]
Family: Bromeliaceae (The Pineapple Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7a-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Orange
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Arid and high-altitude regions of Brazil and the central part of South America.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - Central and South America
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